Congratulations to Troop 24’s newest Eagle Scout, Ryan Lach.

OCTOBER 29TH TROOP MEETING – 5:00 AT RPC

As darkness falls earlier, join us at 5:00 at RPC for some First Aid review and a field-game to warm us up.

We’ll also continue to perfect the flag ceremony and have a few announcements.

Pick-up can begin at 6:30.

Dress in layers, remember your mask, and we’ll see you there!

I am looking for 3-4 adults to sit on an Eagle Boards of Review on Tuesday, October 27th at 7:00 PM.  Current Eagle Scouts who are 18 are encouraged to volunteer.  Sitting on an Eagle Board it is a very rewarding opportunity to be a part of a Scout’s final step to achieving the rank of Eagle. No experience is necessary.  If you have not sat on an Eagle Board previously I can provide you with resources to familiarize yourself with topics that are discussed at the Board.  Additionally, the Board is run by our Council Representative. We will meet at the Riverside Township Hall. The time committment is approximately 1-1 1/2 hrs. Masks are required and we will adhere to social distancing rules.

For safety reasons I need to know the number of people who will be in the room so if you are interested please email me at dmgmitro@aol.com.

Thank you,

Dawn Gmitro
Troop 24 Eagle Committee

Popcorn orders are due this Friday, October 23. Please bring your form to the troop meeting tonight or drop it off by Friday evening to our Popcorn Kernel at 147 South Delaplaine Road in Riverside.

The project is to organize the maintenance closet at RPC. This will include removing current work benches and shelves, building a new work bench, organizing new shelves, and adding better lighting to the room.

When: Saturday 10/24 – 2 Shifts from 10-12 and 12-2
Where: Riverside Presbyterian Church. Meet at the parking lot (where we meet for meetings and campouts)
Bring: Mask

Water and a light snack will be provided. Be prepared to answer a COVID symptom survey upon arrival.

COVID note: If you are experiencing any of the following symptoms please stay home in order to keep everybody else safe—fever, chills, cough, shortness or difficulty breathing, muscle/body aches, headache, sore throat, loss of smell, runny nose, nausea or vomiting.

If you have any questions please email me.  Sign up below.

Thank you.

Cal Friend

Harry will be renovating the play area at Kiwanis Park for his Eagle Service Project. Please sign up below to volunteer.
COVID safety precautions will be in place.

When: Saturday, October 17
Where: Kiwanis Park in Brookfield
Along Arden Avenue, south of Washington Avenue; if driving and parking, please don’t park on the park-side of Arden. You can park on the other side of Arden or on a side street. The Farmers’ Market is that morning so parking may not be available in the Village lot.

Equipment: Work/thick gloves and please wear clothing/shoes that can get dirty

Safety: Masks required (we will have extras if anyone forgets one); if you are sick please stay home; Scout volunteers limited due to distancing

10-11 a.m: space for 3 Scouts
11-noon: space for 3 Scouts
noon-1: space for 3 Scouts

My contact information is mbcarlso@yahoo.com

Thank you,
Harry Adami

Please see a volunteer opportunity below [service hours will be awarded], if you’re free this weekend.

CELEBRATING 27 YEARS OF SERVICE
2020 Family Project
N.I.C.E. “Neighbors Involved in a Clean”

Saturday, October 10, 2020
8:30 – 12:00

Come be a part of one of the best community events of the year, updated for 2020 to feature Family.

This year, we are requesting that every family/group unit pre-register. To pre-register, please visit the Brookfield Beautification Commission link on the Village website at https://brookfieldil.gov/local-government/bbc/, download and fill out the required waiver, and return them via email to BrookfieldBeautification@gmail.com or in person to Kathryn Angell at the Village Hall. Please provide a legible e-mail address or phone number, and we will contact you with a Project NICE location & what work is needed.

8:30 a.m. Please physically distance near Kiwanis bandshell
We will have any necessary lawn or garbage bags. Please be prepared with your own gloves. If tools are needed, we will arrange that with you ahead of time.

Volunteers under 18 years of age must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

It’s good to be N.I.C.E.

Contact the BBC at BrookfieldBeautification@gmail.com